Ireland up to fifth in world rankings

21/03/2006 - 11:26:19
Ireland have moved up to fifth in the International Rugby Board World Rankings. England are down to sixth, with Wales and Scotland in seventh and eighth respectively.

The 28-24 Triple Crown triumph over England on Saturday has seen Ireland leapfrog the world champions.


IRB WORLD RANKINGS:

(1) New Zealand 93.32 rating points
(2) South Africa 88.76
(3) France 85.95
(4) Australia 83.93
(5) Ireland 82.74
(6) England 80.59
(7) Wales 78.64
(8) Scotland 77.70
(9) Argentina 75.16
(10) Samoa 73.97